Keith Urban plasters on a smile as he’s seen for first time amid Nicole Kidman and Simon Baker romance rumors

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Keith Urban appeared cheerful as he attended The Power of Music and A Mission event in Nashville on Thursday.

This was the country singer’s first time being seen in public since reports surfaced about a possible romance between Nicole Kidman and Simon Baker, which sources say deeply upset him.

Considering how cheerful and energetic the Australian seemed at the event supporting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, no one would have expected what happened next.

Oh my gosh, I was so thrilled to hear Mr. Urban talk with Gator Harrison! He’s just amazing – 58 years old and still dedicating so much time and support to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. Seriously, getting the Angels Among Us Award? Totally deserved! He spoke all about his years helping those kids, and it was just… incredible. I’ve been following his work with St. Jude for years, and it’s just heartwarming to see how much he cares.

Despite dressing casually in a ripped-knee jeans, a T-shirt, and a black jacket, Urban made a noticeable effort to appear cheerful.

He wasn’t wearing his wedding ring, the one he’d worn for almost 19 years during his marriage to Nicole Kidman.

Urban was neatly shaved, and his brown hair was parted down the middle with a familiar flip on the side.

Later in the show, Urban played a song on his guitar, and at one moment, he closed his eyes, clearly feeling the music.

He was seen in public for the first time in over two months, following his divorce from the Moulin Rouge! actress. This appearance came shortly after reports surfaced suggesting Nicole Kidman was becoming close with her Scarpetta costar, Simon Baker.

At the New York premiere of their new Amazon Prime series on March 3rd, actors Baker and the actress, who portray a married couple in the show, were photographed holding hands and beaming.

At the event, Nicole Kidman, 58, described the strong connection she shares with Keith Urban, 56, saying their chemistry is undeniable. Urban playfully responded by saying he keeps their private moments to himself.

Urban is said to be reeling over the revelation that his ex-wife appears to be moving on.

An insider told Woman’s Day that seeing Nicole and Simon holding hands felt like seeing his best friend with his girlfriend, and it really upset him.

He understood why she was seeking support from Simon, as he’d also been there for Naomi Watts when she and Liev Schreiber separated.

According to the source, Urban really wanted the reports about Kidman and Baker being together to be a publicity stunt. He’d be heartbroken if they were actually a couple.

According to a source, Keith suspects the reports of a romance between Nicole and Simon are just for attention. Even if that’s true, he still feels hurt, as they both know how much a relationship – or even the suggestion of one – between them would affect him.

‘He already suspected they were getting close while filming. This has become his worst nightmare.’

Nicole Kidman and her attractive blond co-star remained together all night at the movie premiere.

The actress, known for her role in Babygirl, has been friends with Baker for many years. She’s also close to his former wife, Rebecca Rigg, who he split from in 2020.

In January, reports surfaced that Nicole Kidman’s friends were pushing her to date other famous actors, with Naomi Watts being one of those suggested.

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2026-03-20 02:33